REAL CAR CULTURE

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REAL CAR CULTURE

AUTO MESSE WEB(オートメッセウェブ)

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Survivors of Service: How a Military Land Rover Found a Home in Japan

The Land Rover Defender 110 was brought to Japan by a British owner. On closer inspection, the details were different from those of a production vehicle, and when we asked the owner why, we were surprised. It was a genuine ex-military vehicle, and had actually served in the military, making it a rather unusual model.

Journey of Influence: Why Japanese Ford Enthusiasts Choose Fiesta ST-2 After Importer’s Exit

European Ford Meeting (EFM) 2023 was held at Hamanako Garden Park South Rotary in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture. This was the 8th EFM, although the event had to be canceled due to the Corona disaster. This issue introduces the Ford Fiesta ST-2, which took part in the event.

Breaking Boundaries: The Unconventional Journey of Transforming Toyota Zero Crown

At a dress-up car contest held in Tochigi Prefecture, we spotted a blue 'Crown' with an edgy custom! It looks like a 22 Crown, but in fact, its base is an 18 Zero Crown, so it is truly an edgy custom vehicle. Let's take a look at its curious specifications.

The Art of Extreme Lowering: Avantgarde Air Suspension Making the Impossible Possible

The Wagonist magazine editorial team introduces custom users who enjoy the Toyota Alphard. We look closer at customization in pursuit of their tastes and personalities, with their particular footwear makeup as a key style point. Here we take a look at Mr. Soda's Alphard, which shows off his particular suspension settings with an emphasis on total balance.

The Road to Precision: A Dive into ENDLESS’ Development of the GR86

A 20-year-old female racing driver, Ms. Rami Sasaki, who loves old cars, test drives the ENDLESS Toyota GR86 demo car! As an owner of the previous generation "86," the tuned GR86 was of course of interest to her.

Power of Persistence: Securing a Rare ‘Defender’ from Holland

The Land Rover Defender 130, with its huge body measuring over 5 m in length, is a long-wheelbase pick-up model. When we spoke to Mr. Oyamada, the owner of such a pick-up, he told us that he had obtained this unit by importing it directly from the Netherlands. How does he enjoy outdoor life with this big-bodied Defender?

Timeless Charms: Microcars Reviving Classic Motoring Glamour

The look of the car is the SS100 (Hundred), Jaguar's first car that debuted in 1935, and we present a replica car that is based on the Panther J72, which is a further imitation of the SS100. What is different is its size: this is the BUBU 505-C, a small one-seater moped car about 2.5 meters long.

The Custom Journey: Transforming Toyota’s ‘Vellfire’ with ‘Black and Gold’ Passion

The Wagonist editorial team introduces custom users enjoying the Toyota Vellfire. We take a closer look at the customization that pursues the tastes and individuality of each of them, with their particular footwear makeup as a key point of style. This time, we take a look at Mr. Jinji's Vellfire, which charms and fascinates with its audio system and shiny accessories.

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